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Backing up photos taken with your camera or smartphone is essential for keeping them safe. To avoid situations like 'I can't see my photos because my iPhone broke!' or 'All my photos disappeared after changing phones!', we summarize iPhone photo backup methods you can start using today.
This time, we introduce six methods, broadly categorized into 'Save to Cloud' and 'Save to External Storage'.
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Save to Cloud from iPhone
What is the Cloud?
The term 'cloud' is often heard, and it can be imagined as a 'warehouse on the internet'. For example, if you upload photos or documents saved on your smartphone or computer to the cloud, you can access that data from any device as long as you have an internet connection.
① Using iCloud
iCloud is the easiest and most common backup method for iPhone users. It is a cloud storage service provided by Apple, featuring automatic backup of photos and videos. iCloud can be used for free up to a certain capacity.
② Using Google Photos
Google Photos is a cloud storage service provided by Google, available to anyone with a Google account. It is recommended for those who frequently use Google services due to compatibility. Google Photos can be used for free up to a certain capacity.
③ Using Amazon Photos
Amazon Photos is a cloud storage service provided by Amazon. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can use it for free and with unlimited storage. This makes it ideal for those who enjoy Amazon Prime Video regularly. It is also recommended for those who want to store large data files like video files or RAW files.
④ Using cizucu
cizucu can be used as a free and unlimited cloud storage. Even if you delete photos from your device after uploading them to cizucu, they remain stored in the cloud. You can download photos from your portfolio without losing the upload quality, allowing you to save them to your device.
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Save to External Storage from iPhone
Features of External Storage Saving
While cloud storage usually incurs charges based on capacity, using external storage allows you to store large amounts of data without worrying about fees. You can also manage the frequency and location of backups yourself, providing more peace of mind for storing photos.
⑤ Save to External HDD
If you want to save large capacities, it is recommended to back up to an external HDD. Many people think 'you can't save to HDD without a PC', but it is actually possible to connect HDD directly to iPhone using conversion cables. Of course, you can also save iPhone photos to HDD via a PC.
⑥ Save to SD Card or USB Memory
If you don't need such a large capacity, consider saving to an SD card or USB memory. Like external HDDs, you can use special conversion cables or USB memory that can be directly inserted into iPhone to save photos without a PC.
In Conclusion
This time, we introduced two types of backup methods for iPhone photos: 'Save to Cloud' and 'Save to External Storage'. Photos record our precious memories. Therefore, to prevent losing these data, appropriate backups are necessary. Refer to this article to find the best backup method for you and ensure the safety of your photos.
